- Crypto donations surpassed $100M in 2025, marking a major milestone for nonprofit fundraising
- The average crypto gift reached $11,019, significantly higher than traditional online donations
- Stablecoins are rapidly growing, with over $32M donated
- 1 in 5 nonprofits raised over $100K in crypto, proving its power as a major gifts channel
What are the latest crypto donation statistics for 2025?
Crypto Philanthropy reached a new level in 2025, with nonprofits receiving over $100 million in cryptocurrency donations through The Giving Block. Average gift sizes exceeded $11,000, and one in five organizations raised more than $100,000 in crypto, confirming its role as a major gifts channel.
Crypto donations are growing rapidly
The growth of crypto giving is no longer theoretical. It is measurable and accelerating.
In 2025 alone:
- Over $100M in crypto donations were processed
- This represented 66% year-over-year growth
- Total crypto donated since 2018 surpassed $300M
This rapid expansion signals a clear shift. Crypto is no longer an experimental channel. It is becoming a core part of modern fundraising strategies.
Why are crypto donation sizes so large?
One of the most compelling data points is the average crypto donation size of $11,019
Appreciated assets
Crypto donors often give assets that have increased in value, enabling larger gifts without reducing their cash holdings.
Tax efficiency
Donating crypto can help donors avoid capital gains taxes, allowing them to give more while optimizing their financial strategy.
High-net-worth demographics
Crypto donors tend to be younger, tech-savvy, and early in wealth-building cycles.
Which cryptocurrencies are most donated?
Top donated cryptocurrencies in 2025
- Bitcoin (BTC): 48%
- Ripple USD (RLUSD): 17%
- USD Coin (USDC): 11%
- Solana (SOL): 7%
- Ethereum (ETH): 5%
The rise of stablecoins
Over $32M in stablecoins were donated in 2025
Crypto is now a major gifts channel
- 1 in 5 nonprofits raised over $100,000 in crypto in 2025
Crypto donors behave more like major donors than small online contributors.
When do crypto donors give?
- Over 30% of donations occurred in Q4
- December was the highest-volume month
Why this matters
Crypto donors often give during market highs, tax planning season, and year-end campaigns.
What causes do crypto donors support?
Top categories:
- Education at 21%
- Health and Medicine at 16%
- Food and Water at 13%
- Children and Youth at 12%
- Animals at 7%
What these crypto donation trends mean for nonprofits
Crypto represents a shift in how donors give.
Nonprofits that succeed:
- Treat crypto as a major gifts channel
- Offer seamless digital experiences
- Meet donors where their wealth exists
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